Patent broker Brad Close notes that encumbrances can have the effect of reducing a patent’s value by up to 100 percent, practically rendering a patent valueless on the market.

Difference Between a Lien & Encumbrance. Encumbrances and liens commonly occur in real estate; and if you fail to satisfy a debt, a creditor or the Internal Revenue Service may attach a lien or ...

Pavan Kumar Vijay Many corporations borrow money by pledging or creating an encumbrance on their promoter shareholdings. However, if the encumbrances (pledged shareholding) exceed a threshold, it ...